Chapter 14
Meanwhile, Yvonne used her home phone to call Ashley. “Find reliable paparazzi. Send them to Alan Convenience Store on Justice Road to get security footage from 1 p.m. on the third.”
Ashley asked, “What’s next?“
“No rush. After they get the footage, we’ll drop some bombs,” Yvonne said, her tone steady.
“Stop being so mysterious! Just tell me your plan. Don’t keep me in the dark.” Ashley was super excited.
“I never go into a fight unprepared”
Ashley worked fast. Paparazzi quickly released pictures of Yvonne with Yolanda’s assistant Tommy. Then Yvonne got into Yolanda’s luxury van
These pictures reignited the debate. The one–sided public opinion started to split again.
the
Yolanda claimed Yvonne took her role without permission. But these paparazzi pictures made things unclear. If Yolanda and Starry Entertainment really didn’t know, there was no reason that Yvonne met Tommy. The comments online became heated.
She’ll stop at nothing for a comeback.
[Yvonne must’ve bribed Volanda’s assistant. S
[Just some pics? Those could be faked.]
Show us proof or shut up. This means nothing.]
h rumors had
Wild guesses flooded the comments section. Then the official announcement dropped–Yvonne got the supporting role. Even though rum been swirling, the studio’s confirmation made it all too real.
The announcement went viral. Reporters were calling Emmett nonstop to ask about the truth.
Emmett’s reply only left more questions. He said, “Auditions are open to everyone. No one’s stealing roles here. Known for being fair and straightforward in showbiz, Emmett’s words carried weight and seemed legit.
But Yolanda’s fans weren’t pushovers. With Yolanda’s team egging them on, they flat–out refuse to buy into it. They were still hounding Yvonne for some real proof
Even though Yvonne hadn’t responded yet, Yolanda’s fa
i’s fans got what they wanted–the truth came out. At 10 pm, media outlets received a recording. The audio was fuzzy, but it clearly revealed why Yvonne had gone to the audition.
part
of Yvonne’s plan. Knowing that Yolanda could be sneaky, Yvonne had bought a recorder. That day. Tommy had held Yvonne’s phone. but Yvonne’s recorder captured their conversation, even Yvonne’s conversation with the director and producers.
Suddenly, everything was crystal clear: Yvonne hadn’t taken Yolanda’s place. She’d been sent to audition as “Yolanda” instead.
The internet erupted with sympathy for Yvonne. The related hashtags started trending fast.
Yvonne then logged into her rarely–used Twitter account and reposted the production team’s announcement (I’m Xantha, and I’m Yvonne. This world isn’t just black and white. Truth and fairness will come through]
These words were from the character Yvonne played in the movie, but they fit perfectly here. The tweet got over 100k retweets in an hour, showing her popularity was still soaring
Imagining the chaos that was about to unfold between Zell and Yolanda, Yvonne put on a face mask and hammed happily. After turning off her phone, the walked back to the bedroom, still humming. She wondered if Yolanda could handle the fiery “gift” she’d prepared.
Yvonne hadn’t even had time to savor the moment in her bedroom when she noticed Lorenzo looking at her schedule. That that’s mine…..
Her schedule was packed with work, leaving no time for Lorenzo. It even listed brands she wanted to collaborate with. She was afraid that he would think she was aiming too high. The thought made her uneasy.
“Not a bad plan. Lorenzo said, putting Yvonne’s notebook down.
Relief washed over Yvonne a
rashed over to Lorenzo. “Glad you think so. Your support means everything to me.
Lorenzo gave her a look that was impossible to read. She was clueless. There’s a huge issue here,” he said in a low voice, clearly pissed.
“What isser!” Yvonne tensed up immediately
you see this plan is missing the most important part–me
Chapter 14
Yvonne gut flustered. “But I told you. I’ll be working on set and might not come home for weeks. She never expected him to bring this up.
like she was hiding something.
“You’ve got time for brand meetings but not dinner with me? Seriously?” Lorenzo stared at
“That’s not in. You’re always swamped. I didn’t want to waste your time.”
“No matter how busy I get, I’ll always make time for dinner with my wife. Lorenzo went straight to bed after saying that.
Even though she knew their relationship was just a business deal, Yvonne’s heart unexpectedly raced when Lorenzo said those words..
If this were Zell, he’d just say, “All this work is for our future. Why are you making a big deal over one missed dinner?” Remembering that. Yvonne’s
“Alright, I try to come back when I’m free. Yvonne slid into bed quickly, inching closer to Lorenzo.
The next morning, as Yvonne headed to the set, Yolanda was already getting roasted by netizens
In the dim hospital room with the curtains drawn tight, Yolanda scrolled through Twitter with bloodshot eyes.
Headlines popped up one after another: “Yolanda, third rate acting, second–rate tricks, top–notch ambition. Betrayed her own friend“, “Yolanda the Jake” “Yolanda the ugly“, and “Yolanda, get out of showbiz!”
“What’s going on!! Why is this happening!!” Panicked, Yolanda threw her phone across the room and screamed, clutching her head
